Nothing attracts new friends and lovers quite like sudden and alarming vocal stims. Here are five of our pigeon-themed favourites.

Shouting “PIGEON!”

Keep it simple, keep it loud. Best done when others are least expecting it. The perfect way to wake up your sweetie when they’re sleeping or concentrating on something important.

The authentic coo

Get in plenty of practice to make it as realistic as possible. It goes something like this: Brrr-brrr-brrr-BRRR-BRRR-BRRR. Brrr-brrr-brrr-BRRR-BRRR-BRRR.

Ditch that last syllable

Shortening to pidge creates a wealth of new opportunities. It rhymes with fridge, for goodness’ sake. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can go “pidgey-widgey-widge-widge,” which everyone will love.

Surprised pigeon

Imagine an old-fashioned telephone ringing only once. Keep it upbeat yet quizzical, and enjoy the fascinated glances of your new admirers. 

Add a bit of hand-flapping

You are now indistinguishable from a real pigeon. You can go incognito if you like. Become a spy. Or just go to a bakery for a spot of light pecking.

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